US7004457B2 - Pneumatic vehicle jacking system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to prior art of pneumatic lift systems and more specifically to an automobile pneumatic jack assembly that lifts a vehicle and conveniently suspends a tire off the ground for changing and/or repairing.
- One objective of the present invention is to provide a novel pneumatic jack system that utilizes the four quadrants of an automobile.
- Another objective of the present invention is to provide a novel pneumatic jack system that provides a clear process of communication by use of indicators.
- Another objective of the present invention is to provide a pneumatic jacking system for an automobile that will safely and conveniently lift a tire off of the ground to repair or change said tire.
- Another objective of the present invention is to avoid a hydraulic system that is heavy and includes hydraulic fluid is non-biodegradeable, making it environmentally unfriendly.
- Another objective of the present invention is to provide a pneumatic jacking system for an automobile that will safely and conveniently suspend a tire of an automobile off of the ground for changing and/or repairing said tire and to give a clear communication of the process by use of indicators, accomplishing this task in an environmentally friendly way.
- An automobile pneumatic jack assembly includes at least one pneumatic cylinder assembly capable of lifting a vehicle to a suitable height to allow repairs to tires and other vehicle parts; at least one compressor, at least one distribution manifold assembly, and electrical controls for controlling the operation of said pneumatic jack assembly.
- the automobile pneumatic jack assembly may include up to four pneumatic cylinders mounted at various locations on an automobile chassis having a frame.
- the said pneumatic cylinder assemblies are preferably mounted to said automobile chassis through said frame by welding, mechanical fasteners, or any other suitable means.
- the air compressor uses vehicle electrical power and is capable of providing adequate air pressure to lift a vehicle to a suitable height to allow repairs to tires and other automobile parts.
- the air compressor is mounted in a location within the vehicle permitting efficient routing of pneumatic and electrical supplies.
- the distribution manifold assembly accepts air pressure from said air compressor and delivers it to said pneumatic cylinders via pneumatic solenoids.
- the distribution manifold assembly contains a plurality of said pneumatic solenoids, one for each of the said pneumatic cylinders.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a pneumatic automobile jack system that encompasses all the dynamics of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top view of an automotive frame showing all components of the present invention as installed.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of an automobile frame showing one lift mechanism of the present invention in its extended position.
- FIG. 3A is a front section view of an automobile frame showing one lift mechanism of the present invention in its extended position.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the control box assembly.
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the pneumatic manifold assembly showing the four pneumatic solenoids in phantom view.
- FIG. 5 is a pneumatic schematic of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is an electrical schematic of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a typical vehicle 8 with one tire 20 off of the ground 80 .
- the lifting apparatus comprises cylinder 10 and piston rod 24 .
- Footplate 26 contacts the ground 80 to provide a broad base and reduce the possibility of the lifting apparatus sinking into the ground 80 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates a motor vehicles frame 12 showing all major components of the present invention.
- Enclosure 39 is typically mounted at the rear of the vehicle, and contains compressor 14 , relay 48 , and 4-way distribution manifold 38 .
- Cylinders 10 may be mounted to the inside of frame 12 by means of welding or mechanical fasteners.
- Air lines 42 A, 42 B, 42 C, and 42 D connects each cylinder 10 to solenoids 16 A, 16 B, 16 C, and 16 D ( FIG. 4A ), which are contained within 4-way distribution manifold 38 .
- Battery 18 ( FIG. 2 ) provides electrical power via supply wiring 19 to control box 36 and relay 48 .
- Relay 48 provides power to compressor 14 when commanded by control box 36 and control wiring 17 , as detailed later in this description.
- cylinder 10 is mounted through frame 12 by means of welding or mechanical fasteners.
- Piston rod 24 is shown in its extended position.
- Holes 22 are provided for purposes of inserting pin 23 in either the extended or retracted position to provide additional safety.
- control panel 34 is mounted to the front of control box 36 .
- Control panel 34 provides mounting of controls and indicators as follows: key switch 32 , light emitting diode (LED) 30 , and single pole, double throw (SPDT) switches 52 , 54 .
- key switch 32 key switch 32
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- SPDT single pole, double throw
- 4-way distribution manifold 38 contains four solenoids 16 A, 16 B, 16 C, and 16 D. 4-way distribution manifold 38 provides means to evenly distribute air from compressor 14 to solenoids 16 A, 16 B, 16 C, and 16 D.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the pneumatics contained in the present invention.
- Compressor 14 provides air to 4-way distribution manifold 38 via air line 40 .
- Air is routed to solenoids 16 A, 16 B, 16 C, and 16 D via air lines 40 A, 40 B, 40 C, and 40 D, respectively.
- solenoids 16 A, 16 B, 16 C, and 16 D provide air pressure to cylinders 10 via air lines 42 A, 42 B, 42 C, and 42 D, respectively.
- FIG. 6 is an electrical schematic of the present invention. Electrical power from battery 18 is routed to contact 48 A of solenoid 48 , as well as contact 44 A of interlock switch 44 , which is connected to the parking brake of vehicle 8 . When the parking brake is applied, interlock switch 44 closes, routing electrical power to key switch 32 contact 32 A via interlock switch 44 contacts 44 A, 44 B. Prior to use, the operator removes pin 23 ( FIG. 3A ) from hole 22 .
- Compressor 14 is a commercially available unit that provides suitable air pressure to lift one or more of vehicle 8 's wheels 20 off of the ground 80 .
- a built-in pressure switch allows compressor 14 to shut off when the desired air pressure is attained.
- LED 30 When LED 30 receives electrical power, it illuminates, indicating to the operator that the system is powered up and ready for use.
- SPDT switches 52 , 54 are three-position rocker switches, with the center position used as the OFF position.
- SPDT switch 52 When SPDT switch 52 is moved to the LEFT FRONT position, electrical power is routed from contact 52 A ( FIG. 6 ) to contact 52 B, delivering electrical power to solenoid 16 A.
- Solenoid 16 A allows air pressure to be routed to cyl. 10 by line 42 A, lifting the left front tire of vehicle 8 off of the ground 80 .
- the operator will then insert pin 23 ( FIG. 3A ) into hole 22 , preventing piston rod 24 from retracting.
- the operator removes pin 23 ( FIG. 3A ) from hole 22 , allowing piston rod 24 to retract.
- Moving SPTD switch 52 ( FIGS. 4 and 6 ) to the center (OFF) position removes electrical power from solenoid 16 A ( FIG. 6 ), permitting it to bleed air pressure from cylinder 10 , lowering tire 20 to the ground 80 .
- the operator then inserts pin 23 ( FIG. 3A ) into hole 22 , preventing piston rod 24 from lowering.
- SPDT switch 52 ( FIGS. 4 and 6 ) activates solenoid 16 B to raise the left rear of vehicle 8 .
- SPDT switch 54 activates solenoids 16 C and 16 D, raising the right front or right rear of vehicle 8 .
- Electrical chassis grounds 46 are provided for all electrical elements of the present invention.
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